Director Declaration

Premier Farnell plc 17 October 2014 MARK WHITELING - NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSHIP In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, Premier Farnell plc announces that ithas been advised that Mark Whiteling, executive director of the Company, willbe joining the board of Hogg Robinson Group plc as a non-executive directorwith effect from 1 December 2014. In order to take up this new appointment, Mark will be standing down as anon-executive director of Future plc with effect from 30 November 2014. Enquiries to: Steven Webb - Company Secretary+44 (0)113 348 4514